Driving under the influence is a major problem across the country and there has been a major push during the past few years for police officers and law enforcement agencies to step up their enforcement of DWI. In ... Read more
To say the laws and enforcement about CBD, hemp, and medical marijuana in Texas are confusing would be something of an understatement. In 2019, lawmakers half-heartedly rode the wave of states legalizing these produc... Read more
Since January 1, 2020, Texas college and university employees could be fired or even face criminal charges if they fail to report (or, in some cases, investigate) sex crimes, such as credible accusations of rape, sex... Read more
Texas is badly in need of bail reform. Federal judges in Harris and Dallas Counties ruled that the bail systems in those counties was unconstitutional. The system currently locks up those charged with crimes, whethe... Read more
Breathalyzer tests have been used for years by law enforcement when they have stopped someone for suspicion of driving while intoxicated (DWI). The tests are generally done by the roadside and require a driver to blo... Read more
Most Texas drivers know they can receive a driving while intoxicated charge with a blood alcohol content (BAC) of 0.08 or greater when operating a motor vehicle. Law enforcement officials estimate BAC indirectly usin... Read more
0Some drug cases in Texas could go up in smoke because of a new law that makes it legal for Lone Star state farmers to grow hemp. HB 1325 essentially changed the legal definition of marijuana when signed into law ... Read more
Anyone who has spent much time around toddlers knows that young children are prone to putting just about anything in their mouths—hence the popularity of child-proof lids on everything from aspirin to c... Read more
The very idea of legal marijuana was once unthinkable in Texas, but increasingly, it is regarded as an idea worth pursuing — to an extent. Texans For Responsible Marijuana Policy are focusing on two bil... Read more
Congress had been prosecuting racially-motivated crimes under Civil Rights laws since 1871. However, Matthew Shepard’s death galvanized the issue for the American public. Now the types of hate crimes includes gende... Read more
In December 2018, the mother of a Dallas Cowboys player received a judgment for $25 million in a drunk-driving case against her son's best friend and a local nightclub. A Dallas jury found that Jerry Brown Jr.'s death in... Read more
What are the Rights for Rent-to-Own Customers? Likely surprising to many Texans, an obscure law on the books in the state makes it possible for rent-to-own stores to initiate criminal charges against their custome... Read more
Starting with the 2018-19 freshman high school class in Texas, teens must complete instruction on how to interact with law enforcement during traffic stops in order to get their diploma. The legislation, the "Communi... Read more
Although it's legal for licensed firearm owners to openly carry handguns, and for just about any adult to openly carry a long-arm rifle in the Lone Star State, individuals who are caught with certain keychain designs ... Read more
Self-driving cars don't drink, and Denton County will get a self-driving car service this summer. The nation's first publicly available self-driving car service will begin its test run this July in Frisco. Who’s te... Read more
Yes, if you have a first-time DWI, you can have your criminal record sealed if you were convicted and or expunged depending on the circumstances of your case. In 2017, a new law was passed in Texas, allowing certain f... Read more
Just a few weeks ago, at around 2:43 a.m., a woman was driving her Cadillac Escalade on the freeway when she felt like she had a flat tire. She pulled over near the Coit Road exit and her two male passengers got out to... Read more
If Texas law enforcement officers have probable cause to pull you over for driving while intoxicated (DWI), you will most likely be given a standard Breathalyzer test. Texas law says that by driving with a Texas d... Read more
Understanding Standard Field Sobriety Testing The nationwide crusade against impaired driving of all types continues to intensify in the U.S., and drivers are increasingly at risk of being pulled over and asked to under... Read more
DWI and DUI laws across the country can be fairly strict, and many people don't realize that laws can vary in severity depending on the specific area that an offense occurs. According to a study that was recently cond... Read more
If you’ve ever been pulled over in Texas on suspicion of driving while intoxicated (DWI), you probably know that the officer may request to search your vehicle. What you may not know is that any field tests an officer ... Read more
Oftentimes, when someone is arrested and charged with a DWI in Texas, they think because they failed a field sobriety test or blood test, that they have no option but to plead guilty. Wrong, you should never plead g... Read more
As a criminal attorney in Texas, we are paying attention to all the new laws the Texas Legislature has finished up for the season. Here’s a snapshot at a few of them. Enhanced Penalties for Fentanyl Offenses (HB 6) I... Read more
In summer of 2015, Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed a potentially game-changing law regarding driving after a DWI conviction. DWI convicts will now be able to have more freedom to drive as long as they opt for the insta... Read more
Witness testimony can be crucial in the court’s determination of innocence or guilt. Without DNA evidence or video surveillance of the crime itself, it may be the only way to receive the desired verdict. A case can hin... Read more
Mail fraud is a federal offense that carries serious penalties. The following takes a look at what mail fraud is, what the penalties for mail fraud are, and what you should do if you’re charged with mail fraud in Dalla... Read more
Dallas County is at the forefront in Texas of enforcing a penalty on individuals charged with domestic violence. Officials in Dallas County will soon start collecting the guns from individuals convicted of domestic viole... Read more
In Texas, persons of legal age (21 years) are allowed to purchase and consume alcohol. This is common knowledge, as is the right of the individual to enjoy the state’s many public spaces. In this Venn diagram of lega... Read more
Updated March 31, 2025 By Attorney Tim Clancy Wondering how a death row inmate can legally avoid execution? Its all in the details, but you need a seasoned attorney to dig through the evidence and legal proceeding... Read more
